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(530) 245-6075 Emergency Call 911 Shasta County Sheriff - General Information (530) 245-6000 Shasta County Sheriff - Crime Reporting (530) 245-6540 Shasta County Sheriff - City of Shasta Lake station (530) 245-6096 "Shasta Unit" of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (NRA) - U.S. Forest Service For information about the "Shasta Unit" of the "Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area" visit the U.S. Forest Service's official Shasta Lake website or download info in Adobe Acrobat - PDF format Shasta-Trinity National Forest Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area "Shasta Unit" of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area Shasta Lake Visitor Information Center (U.S.F.S.) Recreation Report (Shasta-Trinity National Forest) Shasta Lake Ranger Station (U.S. Forest Service) (530) 275-1589 Visitor Information (530) 275-1587 Administration (Call for official Shasta Lake information) News Releases Shasta-Trinity National Forest U.S. Forest Service (530) 226-2500 News Releases Shasta Dam - United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) Shasta Dam Visitor Center (Shasta Dam Tours) Visitor and tour information (530) 247-8555 Shasta Dam Security (530) 247-8536 USBR Northern California Area Office (located at Shasta Dam) (530) 275-1554 Shasta Lake Business Owners Association Visit the official Shasta Lake tourism website List of businesses (members) Facebook page Twitter page Shasta Lake Boaters Association (530) 515-4205 Shasta Recreation Company This company operates and maintains the public campgrounds and boat ramps around Shasta Lake. Shasta Recreation Company is located in the town of Mountain Gate just off Interstate 5 (i-5) a few miles north of the City of Shasta Lake. This Shasta Recreation Company also sells the "Annual Boating Pass" that allows the use of the public boat ramps ANNUAL BOATING PASS INFO Shasta Recreation Company (530) 275-8113 RECREATION.GOV Reservations for Shasta Lake's public campgrounds are handled by this company. 1-877-444-6777 (toll free) Please see the ShastaLake.com camping page for more info. Shasta DamboreeThe Shasta Damboree is an annual springtime event that celebrates the construction of Shasta Dam. The Shasta Damboree is held in the City of Shasta Lake in northern California. Shasta Damboree Youth Leadership Gateway Unified School District Includes schools in the City of Shasta Lake (530) 245-7900 Shasta Lake Chamber of Commerce Represents businesses in the City of Shasta Lake and around Shasta Lake. List of businesses (members) (530) 275-7497 Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association Northern California Travel and Tourism Information Network Visit the website to order a free visitors guide online, or call: (530) 365-7500 or 1-800-474-2782 (toll free) Order a copy of their visitor guide online View their visitor guide online Redding Convention and Visitors Bureau Visit the website to order a free Redding Adventure Guide online, or call: (530) 225-4100 or 1-800-874-7562 (toll free) Direct link to their website's event calendar Order a copy of their visitor guide online View their visitor guide online Visit California California Travel & Tourism Commission Shasta Cascade region info Order a visitor guide online View their visitor guide online View their California Roadtrips guide online City of Shasta Lake (City Hall) 4477 Main Street Shasta Lake, California 96019 Local Government, City Hall (530) 275-7400 Google Map Shasta Lake Bulletin (newspaper) 4138 Ashby Court P.O. Box 8025 Shasta Lake, CA 96019 (530) 275-1716 Shasta Lake Heritage & Historical Society 3400 Shasta Gateway Dr., Ste#H Shasta Lake, CA 96019 Google Map (530) 275-3995 Office hours: Monday & Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or by appointment. Sheriff's City of Shasta Lake station Shasta County Sheriff NOTE: City of Shasta Lake law enforcement is provided through a contract with Shasta County. City of Shasta Lake patrol cars have special markings. (530) 245-6096 Emergency Call 911 Sheriff's Lakehead substation Shasta County Sheriff (530) 238-8648 Emergency Call 911 Shasta Lake Fire Protection District (530) 275-7474 Emergency Call 911 John Beaudet Senior Community Center (Shasta Lake senior center) 1525 Median Ave. Shasta Lake, California 96019 (530) 275-7444 or (530) 275-7487 Google Map The center is home to the Senior Nutrition Program offering low-cost meals and services/training to local senior citizens. In addition, the center is also home to the Shasta Lake seniors who offer evening entertainment, including bingo to local citizens. The center is also available for private parties, weddings and other community activities. Shasta Lake Garden Project Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Redding Field Office 355 Hemsted Drive Redding, California 96002 (530) 224-2100 FREE SHASTA DAM TOURS The red dot on the map above represents the intersection of "Shasta Dam Blvd." & "Lake Blvd." in Shasta Lake, California, U.S.A. Scenic route to Shasta Dam -- From the red dot, go west on Shasta Dam Boulevard (blue line). This section of road passes by the Shasta Dam overlook (vista point) and is also called the Route 151 Scenic Highway. Please be alert for bicyclists in this area. Short route to Shasta Dam -- From the red dot, go north on Lake Boulevard (yellow line). Shasta Dam location View Larger Map Scenic route to Shasta Dam - Google Map NOTE: Please ignore the part about "Front St." on Google Maps written directions. Driving directions to Shasta Lake & Shasta Dam (Scenic Route) Take Interstate 5 (i-5) to 7 miles north of Redding, California, USA. Take i-5 Exit #685 "Shasta Dam Blvd / 151". Drive west on Shasta Dam Blvd. (151) for 7 miles to Shasta Dam. NOTE: Exit #685 is also the main exit for the City of Shasta Lake. Please ignore the part about "Front St" on Google map's written directions. Shasta Dam Bureau of Reclamation 16349 Shasta Dam Boulevard Shasta Lake, California 96019 Lat/Long 40.7140, -122.4176 Show address on Google Map NOTE: Some online map programs may show this address at the old, abandoned Toyon "government camp" with an old warehouse building. This property was used during the construction of Shasta Dam. Keep heading west on Shasta Dam Blvd. and you will arrive at Shasta Dam. Shasta Dam on a Google Map Shasta Dam Visitor Center Lat/Long 40.7136, -122.4173 (look for the green arrow on this Google map) Shasta Dam Vista Point View Shasta Dam Vista Point in a larger map Shasta Dam Vista Point on a Google Map The Shasta Dam Vista Point is a paved parking area along the Route 151 Scenic Highway that overlooks Shasta Dam. There are several other unpaved parking areas along Scenic Highway 151 with great views as well. Shasta Lake attractions on a Google Map Shasta Dam Tour Information (free tour) Directions to Shasta Dam From Interstate 5 (i-5) take the "Shasta Dam Blvd." exit #685 and drive west about 6 miles on Shasta Dam Boulevard (also called "Highway 151"). Note: Interstate 5 exit #685 is located about 8 miles north of Redding, California. Please be alert for bicyclists in this area. Many bicyclists ride along Scenic Route 151 to Shasta Dam. Locate Shasta Dam on a Google Map On your way to Shasta Dam you can check out the vista point with a great view of Shasta Dam, Shasta Lake and Mount Shasta. The vista point is located on Scenic Route 151 (Shasta Dam Blvd.). You may want to bring a camera or camcorder along so you can get a shot of the "3 Shastas". After you're done enjoying the view at the Shasta Dam Vista Point, you can head down the hill to the dam. You can take a FREE tour of the dam and check out the great visitor center. The visitor center has a huge lawn and some nice shady picnic areas. Shasta Dam tour info at USBR.gov Additional Shasta Dam info at USBR.gov Please read the additional tour info at USBR.gov Shasta Dam on a Google Map Shasta Dam Vista Point on Google Map Shasta Lake attractions on a Google Map More info on local visitor centers Visitor Guides Where is Shasta Lake located? Shasta Lake is located in the northern part of California, USA (in Shasta County). The lake is easy to find because it's right off the Interstate 5 freeway (I-5). Shasta Lake is about 10 miles north of the city of Redding, California, USA. Locate Shasta Lake on a map Location of Shasta Lake on world map Location of Shasta Lake on U.S.A. map Location of Shasta Lake on California map Location of Shasta Lake on northern California map Location of Shasta Lake on Shasta County map Map of Shasta Lake (reservoir) Map of the City of Shasta Lake Thanks to Google Maps! More maps of Shasta Lake MILEAGE CHART Listed below are the approximate distances in miles to Shasta Lake. (by car) When you're driving to Shasta Lake you're basically driving to Redding, California. Redding is about 10 miles south of Shasta Lake. So when you're driving, look for the road signs that guide you to "Redding". This will get you in the general area of Shasta Lake. Chico, California - 80 Los Angeles, California - 545 San Diego, California - 669 Sacramento, California - 163 Eureka, California - 158 San Francisco, California - 218 San Jose, California - 250 Bakersfield, California - 448 Portland, Oregon - 423 Corvallis, OR - 352 Medford, Oregon - 145 Grants Pass, Oregon - 177 Eugene, Oregon - 316 Reno, Nevada - 201 Seattle, Washington - 595 New York, New York - 2,982 Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada - 834 Shasta's 'Lakes' MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE - Shasta Lake, keystone of the Central Valley Project, is the largest man-made reservoir in California. When full, its 365 mile shoreline exceeds that of San Francisco Bay. Shasta Dam was constructed between 1935 and 1945, and the lake was filled in 1948. The construction of Shasta Dam impounded three major north state rivers: The Pit, McCloud, and Sacramento. Referred to as arms, each one retains its own character, environment, history and recreation opportunities. People who have never been to Shasta Lake may get the impression they are seeing several lakes as they pass by on Interstate 5. In a way, there really are more lakes than one. The rugged country, ragged shoreline, and sheer size of Shasta Lake tends to break the lake into different areas, each with its own opportunities, moods, and settings. For more information or help, the Shasta Lake Information Center is in Mountain Gate, telephone (530) 275-1589. Lakehead Area(Google Map) The Lakehead Area, with its fast pace and easy access off Interstate 5, offers a wide variety of services and recreation pursuits. It is convenient for those planning a short visit or an extended stay. It is located near a community which has many services. From the Antlers Boat Ramp or a number of marinas, skiing, houseboating and fishing are easily accessible on the Sacramento Arm of the lake. Forest Service and commercial campgrounds are available, or there are resort cabins for rent. At Lakehead you can choose between a campfire supper, full course meal, pizza or burgers for dinner. For a vacation full of variety and action, the Lakehead Area is a good choice. Salt Creek Area(Google Map) Salt Creek is easily accessible from Interstate 5 and wonderfully suited to the overnighter, boater or fisherman. Yet, it is not as active an area as Lakehead. Camping facilities range from a commercial recreation vehicle park to the Forest Service drive-in or the more secluded walk-in camps. The Salt Creek Area is also the gateway to the Gilman Road Area and the McCloud Arm of the lake. Gilman Road Area(Google Map) The Gilman Road exit off Interstate 5 provides access to the McCloud Arm of the lake and a world removed from the noise and hurry of the freeway. The Forest Service campgrounds here can best be described in one word - relaxed. The area boasts 5 family camps, several group camps, the Dekkas Rock day-use lake access and picnic areas and launching at the Hirz Bay public ramp. The gradual shoreline below most campgrounds makes moorage convenient. Complete boating services are available at the marinas in the O'Brien area to the south. Boating, hiking, fishing, hunting and even spelunking are popular activities in this area. Sold on the McCloud Arm ---If so, here are two words of caution --- supplies and bears. Keep food in secure containers inside vehicles: clean tables thoroughly after meals; use garbage containers; and do not feed or tease the bears. O'Brien Area(Google Map) The O'Brien Area is at the hub of the lake and provides central access to all arms. Though rural in nature, the area offers a wide variety of opportunities. Each marina and campground appears isolated amidst the thick oak and pine forests and the steep, rugged country. The O'Brien Area is a sharp contrast to the Lakehead Area. Although both offer similar facilities and recreation choices, each is a unique outdoor experience. At O'Brien, there are resort/marinas, a public campground, launch ramps and the Lake Shasta Caverns tours. Jones Valley Area(Google Map) East of Jones Valley, on the Pit Arm, lies much of Shasta Lake's subtle beauty. Bald Eagle, Osprey, and sportsmen all fish together in the finest bass habitat on the lake. Here also, boaters discover wildlife, challenging skiing, and solitude in its long, meandering coves. Forest Service facilities include: the Jones Valley Campgrounds, Jones Inlet beach camping area and the Jones Valley public boat ramp. The two resort marinas have complete services. Additional stores, gas, restaurants, and taverns can be found nearby along Bear Mountain Road. Whether exploring, escaping, or improving skiing techniques, the Jones Valley Area is a good place to begin the adventure or end the day. Shasta Dam Area(Google Map) Directly behind Shasta Dam is a wide basin formed by the confluence of the Sacramento and Pit Rivers. Spectacular views of Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen backdrop the steep shores and islands in this area. Although there are no overnight facilities near the dam, lodging is available in the nearby communities. Boats may be launched at Centimudi Ramp, and services are available at several nearby resorts. WHERE TO GO? IT DEPENDS ON WHAT YOU WANT TO DO . . . There are literally hundreds of coves and bays within the 365-mile shoreline of Shasta Lake. Wooded flats, steep, rocky hillsides, secluded creeks, an occasional waterfall, and thousands of acres of mountainous country surround the lake. A broad spectrum of facilities, ranging from primitive to luxurious, supports the many, varied recreational opportunities offered. At the upper end of the scale, there are 10 marinas and a number of resorts; most offer rental cabins, motel-type accommodations, or trailer parks with hookups and showers. Fo… truncated (7,384 more characters in archive)